Lead Tech Operations Maintenance

Cardinal Health; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

HSA

401k plan

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health seeks an experienced maintenance specialist to oversee fully automated AutoStore and SLAM operations. You will manage repair parts, ensure equipment uptime, and implement reliability-focused maintenance programs. Strong troubleshooting skills with Autostore and PSI/Swisslog systems are required.

You will supervise technicians, coordinate with contractors, and maintain documentation to ensure continuous, safe, and compliant operations across our automated facilities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with commercial operating systems and maintenance procedures
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent (preferred)
• 2+ years working with work orders (preferred)
• Experience with electrical principles and industrial electronics
• Training to become PSI SLAM Line and Swisslog Supper User with Autostore portal
• Ability to move robots and bins manually and troubleshoot system issues
• Open tickets with PSI/Swisslog helpdesk for support
• Experience with Java, Microsoft, and C++ preferred
• Familiarity with Autostore Console (ASC) preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain operational readiness of AutoStore and SLAM at automated locations
• Inventory and account for repair parts for AS and SLAM
• Order repair parts as consumed
• Protect Cardinal's assets and ensure ASRS systems perform as intended
• Implement and manage reliability-based maintenance
• Perform equipment inspection and monitoring per CMMS
• Maintain logs and report malfunctions as needed
• Oversee contractor activities within ASRS distribution work and SLAM line

Skills

Operating systems experience

Electrical principles

Industrial electronics

Autostore knowledge

Java

C++

Ticketing/helps desk

Team leadership guidance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Autostore Console

PSI/Swisslog

CMMS

Job description

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 4 pm - 12:30 am

Anticipated hourly range: $26.00 per hour - $42.53 per hour based on experience (includes shift differential)

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 08/14/2026

What Operations Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management as well as demand, supply and manufacturing planning. Operations Management is responsible for strategic oversight and leadership direction within the Operations function.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience working with commercial operating systems and general maintenance procedures, preferred
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 2+ years of work order management preferred
• Experience with electrical and electronic principles and industrial electronics
• Able to complete training to become a PSI SLAM Line and Swisslog- Supper User and become proficient with:
• Ability to manually move robots and bins throughout system
• Rescue robots from grid, Access, and ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve system issues using Autostore portal
• Make repairs and adjustments to system (robots, ports, etc.) using Autostore portal
• Ability to open tickets with PSI and Swisslog global helpdesk and help troubleshoot issues
• Experience with Java, Microsoft, and C++, preferred
• High familiarity with Autostore Console (ASC) preferred

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and maintaining an operational readiness of the AutoStore (AS) and SLAM at our fully automated locations.
• Inventory and account for repair parts for the AS and SLAM
• Ordering repair parts for the AS and SLAM as they are consumed.
• Protecting and improving the value of Cardinal's assets and ensuring that ASRS and all supply line distribution equipment and systems including PSI, continue to perform their intended functions.
• Implementing and managing the reliability-based maintenance function.
• This position also executes equipment inspection and monitoring programs; defines and implements maintenance best practices to improve overall mechanical equipment uptime; and continuously evaluates current maintenance, operations and reliability methods and implements changes to enhance effectiveness at increasing value-maximizing performance.
• Monitoring operation and maintains ASRS equipment; robots, conveyors, and other mechanical and electrical equipment; reviewing logs as necessary to assure proper operation of equipment; responsible for reporting any problems/malfunctions on an as need/requested basis.
• Performing preventive maintenance tasks when required per manufacturing standard and frequencies, utilizing a CMMS.
• Overseeing repairs and PMs of ASRS equipment and implements frequency of repair and/or PM per manufactures recommendations, standards, and warranty compliance.
• Ensuring the availability of an adequate inventory of tools and other supplies to operate the ASRS and all associated automation, including PSI.
• Overseeing the activities of contractors working, operational demonstrations, or training sessions within the ASRS distribution work and the SLAM line.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies extensive knowledge and company policies to complete a wide range of assignments
• Demonstrates expert understanding of all levels of the job family and has thorough knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility
• Takes the lead in effectively applying new processes and skills in accomplishing assignments
• May provide technical guidance and training to others
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
• Works on complex problems that require independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issue
• Makes recommendation for new or revised processes and has a role on the implementation
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works with minimal degree of supervision
• Has latitude to make decisions in exceptional circumstances within established guidelines
• Provides guidance to less experienced team members
• May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.

Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driven insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges - now, and in the future.

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